Leinster Schools Cross Country Races - January 2025

Whilst the club xc season concluded prior to Christmas the school xc season has just begun with Leinster Schools South, West and East Cross Country Championships taking place in January in Phoenix Park with over 2,000 athletes taking part.

The Schools Cross Country Championships allow athletes to swap their club singlets and represent their schools. The age groups include: Minor (Under 14), Junior (Under 15), Intermediate (Under 17) and Senior (Under 19). Many of Ireland’s top long-distance runners have competed in the Leinster Schools Cross Country Championship, using it as a stepping stone to national and international success. Placing in first 12 in regional race qualifies athletes for the Leinster Schools Final on 12 February with the opportunity then to qualify for National Schools Finals in Galway on 8 March.

Well done to all club athletes who competed with some fine qualifying performances including Fionnan O Keeffe 1st Minor Boys, Ryan O Neill 2nd Senior Boys, Amelia Byrne 5th  Junior Girls, Lucy O Neill 10th Inter Girls Sarah Murphy 11th Senior Girls and Aidan O Connor 12th Senior Boys. These athletes can next look forward to upcoming provincial final.

Good runs also from, Keely Sheridan 20th, Aoife Reidy 21st Junior Girls, Ciara MacDonnacha 28th Inter Girls East, Kate Connolly 28th inter Girls West Sarah O Reilly 50th Girls Inter, Lily Lonegan 29th Junior Girls and Philipa McGlynn 26th Senior Girls and Ava McGill.